Creative Woodworks & crafts 2002-09, страница 43

SUPPLIES

Wood: poplar or red oak—one piece 3/4" x 11" x 11" (for base of clock); Baltic birch plywood or hardwood of choice—one piece 1/8" x 12" x 12" (for the infield, bases, bats, infield dirt, letters, and pitcher's mound) Tools: scroll saw with Nos. 2 and 5 reverse tooth blades; drill with 5/16"-Dia. bit; router with roundover or decorative bit of choice Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Wood glue Tack cloth

Four 1"-Dia. birch balls Clock movement with a 3/4" stem Sawtooth hanger Painting Supplies

Delta Ceramcoat acrylic paints: Golden Brown, Light Ivory, Lime Green, Napthol Crimson, and Spice Brown

Delta Interior/Exterior Varnish Loew-Cornell paintbrushes: Series 7150 3/4" wash/glaze (for staining and varnishing), Series 7300 No. 8 shader (for basecoating), Series 7350 No. 1 liner (for details and linework). Series 410 1/4" deerfoot stippler (for dry brushing and stippling)

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Painting

This clock is very simple to paint, using some basic colors and techniques. You will only be blocking in colors and doing some easy linework.

Begin by painting the half-balls and bases with Light Ivory. Paint the infield dirt and pitch er's mound with a wash of Golden Brown. Paint the infield with a wash of Lime Green. Wash the bats with Spice Brown. Paint in the lettering with Spice Brown, using more coverage than on the bats.

Using the liner brush and Napthol Crimson, and referring to the photograph, line the laces of the baseballs. Use no paint on the back base of the clock, but apply

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several coats of varnish. Apply several coats of varnish to all painted surfaces as well, sanding lightly between each application and wiping with the tack cloth.

Assembly

When all pieces are completely dry, glue the infield dirt piece into place on the base of the clock. If you have not painted your clock, use the liner brush at this time to paint the lace lines on the half-balls with Spice Brown, then go over the balls with a coat of varnish.

Referring to the pattern, mark the center of the dirt and drill the 5/16"-Dia. hole to receive the clock movement. Insert the stem of your movement through the hole from the back and trace around the mechanism on the rear of the base. Remove the movement and, using the scroll saw with a No. 5 reverse tooth blade, cut around the marked line. This will allow the mechanism to be recessed into the back of the clock.

Glue the pitcher's mound to the infield piece and mark the exact center, using the pattern for reference. Drill the hole for the movement in the center of the mound, going through bolh pieces. Dry fit the pieces together to be sure they are centered, making adjustments as necessary. Remove the movement from the clock and glue the infield piece to the infield dirt. Clamp in place until dry.

Using the pattern and photograph for reference, glue the balls, bats and bases in place. Attach the sawtooth hanger to the back of your clock. Follow the instructions given with your clock movement and install as stated.

To see additional patterns from Sheila Bergner, visit her website at www.toysintheaftic.ws or e-mail her at scrollgirl@affbi.com.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the pieces

Apply spray adhesive to copies of the patterns and apply them to the appropriate pieces of wood. Bore holes for all internal cuts (for example, one option is to saw the words "Batter Up!" or the name of your favorite team out of the base of the clock) and begin cutting the clock pieces. Using the scroll saw with a No. 5 reverse tooth blade, start by sawing the round base piece. Rout the edge with the roundover bit. Cut the 1"-Dia. birch balls in half, also using the No. 5 blade.

Next, cut the words "Batter Up!" (or the name of your favorite team) either directly into the base or out of 1/8" material. Use a No. 2 reverse tooth blade to do this Cut the infield, dirt, bases, bats, and pitcher's mound out as well. Note: we've provided two finishing options for the Baseball Field Clock. If you elect to make your clock from hardwood, then skip the painting instructions and go right to assembly.